Sounds like a phonics debate
Phonics has been controversial for years and leading educators will meet in Sydney next week to further the debate. They will present and argue the case for particular methods as well as the limitations of approaches.
94% of Indigenous boarding students complete Year 12
It looks like sending Indigenous students to boarding schools is one of the more successful programs to address deficits in indigenous opportunity and career and life outcomes.
Malware attacks most common at school return
The return from school holidays can be a drag in a number of ways but the most damaging is the threat of malware attacks. Often staff and students bring in a device that's been infected at home.
$5000 for inclusive education equipment in Vic
Victorian schools will receive an additional $5000 to invest in specialised equipment and assistive technology that supports students with disabilities and additional learning needs.
How can kids dodge national debt disaster?
We’re awash with debt, deluged by it; one in six Australians is struggling with credit card debt and we’re around second in the world when it comes to private debt. Something needs to be done.
Boredom a great basis for children’s play
“I’m bored”, they say while seated next to enough electronic entertainments to launch a local JB HiFi, but if kids are bored well let them be bored, it’s a good thing.
ANZ High School Esports League launches this month
There is a new forum for the trans Tasman sporting rivalry with the launch of League of Legends high school esports league. It will act as a feeder competition into the professional esports league.
Young songwriter to win TV exposure
Competition gives young songwriter the opportunity to have an original song featured in the internationally broadcast series XVenture Family Challenge set to be broadcast early next year.
School’s out on SES funding
There has been a lot of concern around the rethinking of SES scores but the government is keen to stress that the process is in its early stages.
Kids can win cash with the ATO’s Tax, Super + You Competition
It probably isn’t a great idea to be too creative with your taxes but that’s not the case with The Australian Taxation Office’s 2018 Tax, Super +You competition, with entries exploring how tax and/or super contributes to the community.
